[Ep 217] When God Took My Books Away

What happens when God invites you to slow down instead of striving? In this first episode back after my summer break, I share a personal story about stepping away, rediscovering the joy of reading, and unexpectedly encountering God through both silence and a fiction series. Along the way, I reflect on how God gently led me into a deeper place of healing—and why that has deepened the direction of this podcast. This marks the beginning of a new season of Journal Gently, where we'll pursue deeper conversations, guided listening prayer, imaginative encounters with Scripture, and gentle journal prompts designed to help you notice God's presence in your everyday life.   >> Journal Gently: An 8-week guided journaling experience for women who feel the weight of unspoken grief, lingering hurt, or emotional exhaustion http://karibartkus.com/journalgently   RELATED EPISODES: ·       Episode 180: How to Journal Through a Book (Plus Summer Reading Recommendations) ·       Episode 194: When God Gives Invitations Instead of Answers ______ >> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event: http://karibartkus.com/speaking    >> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal http://karibartkus.com/journalingworkshop    >> Imagine Devotional (Website | Amazon)